This Common Habit Can Ruin Your Hearing and Increase Dementia Risk, According to Experts

Bluetooth headphones and earbuds like AirPods are pretty much ubiquitous in present day life due to Zoom calls, podcast-binging, music on repeat andplaylist pumped-up workouts. While this is definitely convenient and handy for multitasking, health experts are suggesting it might be time to tune in and turn it down. “The medical and audiology communities, as well as the general public, don’t understand that significant hearing loss is not part of normal healthy aging, but largely represents noise-induced hearing loss,” Dr....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · John Brown

This Company Wants to Pay You $2,500 to Go Vegan for 30 Days

CloseWhether it’s for dietary reasons, animal welfare concerns or wanting to protect the environment, many people have chosen to adopt a vegan diet. And if you’ve ever considered trying out a vegan diet, now might be the perfect time to try with the new challenge from Vegan Liftz.Why Switching to a Vegan Diet Is Good for the Planet (and You!)Vegan Liftz, a website that helps people build a healthy vegan lifestyle, is looking for three people to adopt a vegan diet for 30 days....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Nathan Hall

This Controversial Ingredient May Actually Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk

Close Photo:Yagi Studio/Getty Images Yagi Studio/Getty Images October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are a few facts you should know. Globally, 2.3 million women of all ages were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022.And this type of cancer is highly treatable when caught in early stages, but there are some things that may help lower your risk of developing it, according to recent research. Scientist and dietitian Megan Rossi, Ph....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Ashley Tran

This Cozy 20-Minute White Bean Soup Is on Weekly Rotation in My Kitchen—Here's Why

Close Photo:Photographer: Brie Passano, Food stylist: Sammy Mila Photographer: Brie Passano, Food stylist: Sammy Mila I think we can all agree that when it comes to weeknight meals, the quicker the recipe, the better. Weeknight recipes also receive bonus points in my book when they deliver on the following elements: minimal dishes required, flexible enough to make ingredient substitutions, and well-rounded nutritionally. And this cozyWhite Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soupticks all of those boxes....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Jillian Franklin

This Cozy Ina Garten Soup Is Perfect for the Summer-to-Fall Transition & Back-to-School Season

As schools coast to coast ease back into session, Ina Garten once again can guide us toward fall with her “perfect late-summer lunch when it’s a little chilly outside and the corn is still delicious.” It’s from 1999’sThe Barefoot Contessa Cookbookand is, according to Garten, “easy to make and so satisfying!“The beginner-friendlyCheddar Corn Chowder recipecan be found on her website and has made its way onto our weekend menus. (BTW, it’s remarkably similar to thisCorn Chowder with Baconwe developed and love!...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Dr. Sandra Davis

This Creamy Baked Feta Soup Is The Take On The Viral TikTok Trend We Didn't Know We Needed

Even though the recipe went viral months ago food bloggers, chefs and amateurs alike are still finding ways to update this loved trend. Martha Stewart even got in on the fun with her own version.We thought we had seen it all until we came acrossFeel Good Foodie’sBaked Feta Soupand were immediately intrigued. We think this recipe is pure genius for using up those fresh tomatoes from your garden or the farmers market during their peak season....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Jordan Zimmerman

This Creamy Pasta Is Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

Close Photo:PHOTOGRAPHER: STACY K. ALLEN, PROP STYLIST: JULIA BAYLESS, FOOD STYLIST: ANA KELLEY PHOTOGRAPHER: STACY K. ALLEN, PROP STYLIST: JULIA BAYLESS, FOOD STYLIST: ANA KELLEY Once the temperature drops, I just want to cozy up with winter squash in all its forms, particularly thisButternut Squash Pasta. It finds its way onto my weekly rotation because it’s perfect for using up leftover squash. I live in a household of two people (and only one of us likes leftovers), so often, a whole butternut squash is good for a couple of dinners....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Thomas Johnson

This Creamy Soup Always Makes Me Feel Better When I’m Sick

Close I moved from Maryland to Florida seven years ago and was a total newbie to grocery shopping at Publix when I entered the Sunshine State. One of the best discoveries I made while perusing the aisles of the Southeastern grocery store chain was its hot soup bar, located near the deli, which is always serving up warm and comforting soups on the go. It didn’t take long to find Publix’s chicken and wild rice soup, a creamy combo of veggies, protein and carbohydrates that quickly became my all-time favorite comfort food....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Justin Cook

This Crispy Quinoa Recipe Might Just Become Your New Favorite Protein-Packed Salad Topper

Close Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco Quinoa is one pantry staple we really can’t get enough of. The versatile whole grain appears in plenty of our favorite recipes, fromcozy casserolestofresh and flavorful salads, and for good reason. Those tender grains are quick-cooking and chock-full of fiber and protein to make your meal easyandfilling. Pictured Recipe:Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa That’s why we’re a little obsessed withthis recipe for crispy quinoafrom Justine Doiron, the recipe blogger behind@justine_snackson Instagram....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Charles Savage

This Crispy Rice Salad Is the Best Way to Use Leftover Rice

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseed oil, divided2teaspoonsred curry paste2cupscold cooked long-grainbrown rice2tablespoonslime juice1tablespoonfish sauce1tablespoonsugar2teaspoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce1teaspoongratedfresh ginger3Persiancucumbers1cupfrozen shellededamame, thawed1smallshallot, thinly sliced (about 3 tablespoons)1smallThai chile pepper, thinly sliced crosswise (optional)1ripeavocado, chopped2tablespoonscoarsely choppedfresh cilantro, plus more for garnish2tablespoonstornfresh mint, plus more for garnish2tablespoonstorn fresh basil, plus more for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Joel Richardson

This Crudités Christmas Tree Is the Most Festive Way to Eat Your Vegetables

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesYou may already have your Christmas menu down, but if you want a festive platter to serve guests before the big meal, this trend is exactly what you’re looking for.Food stylist Alaura Berry (@berryandtheboardson Instagram) is going viral for variations of herCrudités Christmas Tree—which she’s fittingly calling a “Crudi-Tree.” Easy to pull apart and devour, this board is a gorgeous addition to your holiday display.Here’s how to make Berry’s Crudités Christmas Tree, plus dips to serve with and other variations of the veggie-packed trends....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Audrey Perez

This Cucumber Salad Is the Most Refreshing Recipe You Can Bring to Your Labor Day Party

ClosePhoto:Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Chelsea ZimmerThere’s lots to love about the summer months, and the fresh produce selection might just be the best perk of all. If you’re anything like me, hitting the farmers' market or grocery store in search of delicious cucumbers and tomatoes is a very regular part of your routine during the warmest part of the year. After all, there’s no better time to makemy favorite tomato sandwichesor cool down with a bowl ofCucumber-Yogurt Salad....

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3101 words · Jennifer Webb

This Cup Is Perfect for Rinsing and Eating Fruit When You Need a Healthy Snack

ClosePhoto: AmazonI believe the key to successful meal prep is having the right containers. Whether you need thebest containers for freezing foodorones for your kids' lunch boxes, having the right containers on hand will make prepping any meal a breeze—including snacks! And that’s whereMepal’s Ellipse Fruit & Veggie Potcomes in handy.We Tried This Viral Hack for Cleaning Greasy Containers—and It Actually WorkedThe great thing aboutthis containeris that it’s designed to make cleaning and eating your produce easier (buy it:Amazon, $25)....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · Rachel Rodriguez